Health tourism revenue increase by $1b: Minister
Iran’s Health Minister, Bahram Einollahi said that annually, one billion dollars in revenue enters our country through health tourism.
Einollahimade the statement during the 17th International Exhibition of Tourism and Related Industries, held at the Tehran International Exhibition Center, ISNA wrote.
Einollahi explained, “We are witnessing the highest number of health tourism visits from countries like Iraq and Afghanistan, with one million and 200 thousand health tourists visiting our country in the past year, from 64 different nationalities.”
The minister said an increase in permits from 130 to 280 centers, showcasing the country’s commitment to developing its health tourism sector.
Einollahi emphasized that neighboring countries, including Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, Armenia, Tajikistan, and those in the Persian Gulf region, are the primary contributors to the influx of health tourists to Iran.
He noted that the Iran’s “healthcare infrastructure” makes it a preferred destination for medical treatment.
He highlighted the strong interest of neighboring countries’ citizens in seeking medical treatment in Iran due to its status as the region’s healthcare hub.
Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Oman, Bahrain, Armenia, Tajikistan, and Persian Gulf nations, are the main countries whose people travel to Iran for receiving health services.